Apprentice Commis chef

Summary

The Swan Inn are looking for a chef to join their experienced team in this busy pub in a beautiful, rural location. This is the ideal role for you if you are looking to develop the range of skills needed for a good career in the hospitality industry. The Commis Chef will be fully immersed in all aspects of a busy running kitchen.

Wage

£11,778 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Hours

Working 5 days out of 7. Exact hours and days to be agreed with apprentice. Working hours between 11.00am - 11.30pm (latest finish time 12.30am on a Friday night).

30 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 3 May 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Preparation of all veg and salad
Presentation of meals
Preparation of puddings
Preparation of mains
All cleaning duties

Where you’ll work

THE SWAN
WHITTINGTON
WORCESTER
WR5 2RL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Your training course

Commis chef (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Contribute to reviewing and refreshing menus in line with business and customer requirements
Use technology for the development and production of dishes and menu items in line with business procedures and guidelines to achieve the best result
Check food stocks, report on shortages, prioritise food that is close to expiry and keep the storage areas in good order
Prioritise tasks, ensuring food items meet the required quality standard and in the required time frame
Measure dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately
Use a range of craft preparation and basic cooking skills and techniques to prepare, cook and finish dishes and menu items in line with business requirements
Use correct knives and knife skills when preparing food and use the correct equipment when preparing, cooking and finishing food
Correctly store and use food items and commodities when preparing, cooking and finishing dishes to deliver a quality product that is safe for the consumer
Apply correct preparation and selection methods when using fresh produce in dishes
Complete preparation and cooking tasks to a high standard, delivered on time and presented as described within the recipe specification
Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment at all times, complete kitchen documentation as required
Work with others to ensure dishes produced are of high quality, delivered on time and to the standard required
Choose methods of communication that achieve effective team working
Develop own skills and knowledge through training and experiences
Deal with team challenges and problems constructively to drive a positive outcome
Effectively manage resources to meet specifications and control waste
Follow safe systems of work reporting risks in the appropriate manner
Contribute to reviewing and refreshing menus in line with business and customer requirements
Use technology for the development and production of dishes and menu items in line with business procedures and guidelines to achieve the best result
Check food stocks, report on shortages, prioritise food that is close to expiry and keep the storage areas in good order
Prioritise tasks, ensuring food items meet the required quality standard and in the required time frame
Measure dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately
Use a range of craft preparation and basic cooking skills and techniques to prepare, cook and finish dishes and menu items in line with business requirements
Use correct knives and knife skills when preparing food and use the correct equipment when preparing, cooking and finishing food
Correctly store and use food items and commodities when preparing, cooking and finishing dishes to deliver a quality product that is safe for the consumer
Apply correct preparation and selection methods when using fresh produce in dishes
Complete preparation and cooking tasks to a high standard, delivered on time and presented as described within the recipe specification
Maintain a clean and hygienic kitchen environment at all times, complete kitchen documentation as required
Work with others to ensure dishes produced are of high quality, delivered on time and to the standard required
Choose methods of communication that achieve effective team working
Develop own skills and knowledge through training and experiences
Deal with team challenges and problems constructively to drive a positive outcome
Effectively manage resources to meet specifications and control waste
Follow safe systems of work reporting risks in the appropriate manner

Your training plan

Level 2 Commis Chef Apprenticeship Standard
Day release to college, one day per week
Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Math and English (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

Here at the Swan, we pride ourselves on offering fantastic freshly cooked food, great service and a warm welcoming atmosphere. We are known around the local area as having an exciting and varied menu, serving excellent quality food with a modern British theme. We’re ideally located just off junction 7 of the M5, and just 5 minutes’ drive from Worcester city centre - our kitchen is always open, so you’ll never go hungry! For special occasions and family get-togethers, we have private dining areas or if you fancy something a little more informal, there’s always a buffet, pig roast or BBQ over the spring and summer months. You can even hire our garden privately for the children to run free! Give us a call, drop us an email or pop in if you’re close by. We look forward to meeting you!

After this apprenticeship

The aim will be for you to become a permanent member of staff on successful completion of the apprenticeship and to progress further to Level 3 Hospitality Supervisor if you would like to take on more responsibility and develop within the role

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE

Lindsay Prodger

lprodger@howcollege.ac.uk

01905743527

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288842.

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Closes in 12 days (Monday 28 April 2025 at 11:59pm)

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